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Karen Bass visited Boyle Heights after a Christmas morning tornado and record rainfall caused at least five deaths across California.The NWS warned that strong wind gusts following the Pineapple Express storm could cause more power outages and downed trees.
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USA

Donald Trump aligned with Vladimir Putin to reject a ceasefire request from Volodymyr Zelensky after a lengthy phone call influenced the Florida peace summit. The leaders negotiated a 20-point framework at Mar-a-Lago...

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Mexico

Ernestina Godoy launched a formal investigation as five passengers remain in critical condition after a train derailment killed 13 people in Oaxaca. Claudia Sheinbaum dispatched federal officials to the site near...

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Taiwan

China initiated large-scale Mission Justice 2025 military exercises around Taiwan following an 11.1 billion dollar arms sale from the USA to Taipei. The People's Liberation Army Eastern Theatre Command mobilized navy...

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USA

Tahesha Way confirmed one pilot died after investigators from the NTSB and FAA launched a probe into a fatal midair collision in Hammonton. Caitlyn Collins assisted the surviving pilot as emergency services responded to...

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Kosovo

Albin Kurti and his Vetëvendosje party secured a landslide victory in Kosovo's extraordinary parliamentary elections held on December 28. This decisive result follows a ten-month political deadlock after the February...

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France

Artists like Bob Dylan and Olivia Rodrigo continue to cite Brigitte Bardot as a cultural icon following her death at the age of 91. The actress passed away at her home in Saint-Tropez after a career that saw her lead...

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USA

Actress Melanie Watson Bernhardt dies at 57 following complications from internal bleeding at a hospital in Colorado. Known for her role in the sitcom Diff'rent Strokes, Watson Bernhardt became a prominent advocate for...

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USA

Donald Trump met Volodymyr Zelensky in Florida to discuss a 20-point peace proposal following productive calls with Vladimir Putin and Keir Starmer. The draft framework includes an 800 billion dollar recovery fund and...

16h/10h
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USA

Kash Patel warns of potential denaturalizations following investigations into a 9 billion dollar fraud scheme targeting federal welfare programs in Minnesota. The FBI surged resources to the state after uncovering...

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USA

Teams will finalize peace details in the coming weeks after Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky met in Florida to discuss ending the war. Trump claimed that most issues are resolved following talks involving Vladimir...

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USA

Prosecutors are seeking the detention of Brian Cole Jr. after his recent courtroom appearance regarding the 2021 pipe bomb plot. Cole confessed to the FBI that he planted explosives at the RNC and DNC headquarters...

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NorthKorea

Kim Jong Un urged the unlimited development of nuclear forces after overseeing the test launch of long-range cruise missiles over the Yellow Sea on Sunday. The exercises follow the breakdown of denuclearization talks...

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Peru

Twelve people remain hospitalized after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake injured at least 25 victims in the Ancash region of Peru on Saturday night. Damage was reported to schools and a hospital in the port city of Chimbote...

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France

Tributes from Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen followed the death of legendary French actress Brigitte Bardot at the age of 91. Bardot passed away at her Saint-Tropez residence after a career spanning 56 films and a...

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USA

Moderate shaking was felt as far as Sacramento after a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck seven miles from Susanville on Sunday. The USGS downgraded the tremor from an initial magnitude of 5.0 while authorities monitored...

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Morocco

Algeria secured a spot in the round of 16 after Riyad Mahrez converted a penalty to defeat Burkina Faso 1-0. Bertrand Traoré criticized the officiating and VAR decisions while Mozambique achieved a historic first...

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USA

George Kittle will miss the game due to an ankle injury as the San Francisco 49ers host the Chicago Bears in a crucial playoff preview. The Bears will also play without Rome Odunze and Case Keenum following an illness...

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USA

Benjamin Netanyahu sought security assurances and military support from Donald Trump during a high-stakes meeting at the Mar-a-Lago residence. Trump pushed for a lasting truce and regional stabilization while Netanyahu...

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Suriname

The government provides assistance and covers funeral expenses after a 48-year-old man killed nine people, including four of his own children, during a knife rampage in Suriname. The suspect, who reportedly has a...

6h/54m
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USA

Mourners gathered for a memorial service after authorities identified the body of Erica Fox, who was killed in a rare shark attack off the coast of California. The co-founder of the Kelp Krawlers swimming group...

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USA

California dropped its lawsuit against Donald Trump and his administration after the federal government withheld 4 billion dollars in grants for the high-speed rail project. Gavin Newsom previously called the funding...

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USA

New England Patriots clinched the AFC East title for the first time since 2019 after the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Buffalo Bills 13-12 in a Week 17 matchup. Josh Allen failed a critical two-point conversion pass...

2h
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USA

Las Vegas Raiders take control of the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft following a 34-10 loss to the New York Giants. Quarterback Geno Smith suffered an ankle injury during the defeat as the team tied a...

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USA

Scottie Barnes recorded a massive triple-double as the Toronto Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors 141-127 in overtime following 21 turnovers by the Warriors. Elsewhere in the NBA, Chet Holmgren led the Oklahoma...

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USA

Discovery Channel's Chad Ollinger faces a murder charge after authorities found his cellmate dead following a physical altercation in a Las Vegas jail. Police discovered the victim with blunt force injuries during a...

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USA

Karen Bass visited Boyle Heights after a Christmas morning tornado and record rainfall caused at least five deaths across California. The NWS warned that strong wind gusts following the Pineapple Express storm could...

2h
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USA

Doctors suspect a genetic heart condition after influencer Melissa Mae Carlton lost her daughter Molly Carlton on Christmas morning. The tragedy follows the death of her older daughter Abigal Carlton in April 2024,...

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USA

Drake Maye threw five touchdowns to lead the New England Patriots to their first AFC East title since 2019 following a dominant victory over the New York Jets. The win ended a five-year reign by the Buffalo Bills and...

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Myanmar

Widespread apathy and reports of voter coercion marked the first phase of Myanmar's first election since the 2021 military coup. Armed rebels attacked polling offices and a child was reportedly killed as the...

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Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky met Donald Trump in Florida to discuss a peace plan as Russia and Ukraine agreed to a temporary ceasefire at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. The diplomatic meeting followed a massive wave of...

7h/6h
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Morocco

Ivory Coast and Cameroon sit tied atop Group F after playing to a 1-1 draw during the Africa Cup of Nations in Marrakech. Amad Diallo opened scoring for the defending champions before Junior Tchamadeu equalized, while...

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USA

A high-stakes showdown between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens looms after the Cleveland Browns secured a 13-6 upset victory. Shedeur Sanders outdueled Aaron Rodgers to help the Browns improve to 4-12 as...

3h
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USA

Kyle Whittingham prioritizes roster retention following his introduction as Michigan football coach amid recent program scandals. Whittingham met with quarterback Bryce Underwood after replacing Sherrone Moore, who...

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USA

Jerry Seinfeld shared photos of a Christmas Eve reunion with Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Larry David following the deaths of David's close friends Rob and Michele Reiner. The viral Instagram post shows the trio laughing...

7h/6h
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Germany

The Surf Club Munich has abandoned its efforts to restore the famous Eisbach river wave after city officials removed a makeshift structure installed by surfers. Franz Fasel criticized the Munich administration for...

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Italy

Investigations into the suicide of a 48-year-old woman and an electrical failure in Bologna caused severe delays across the Italian rail network through late Sunday night. The incident occurred near the Firenze Rifredi...

8h/5h
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USA

Zach Charbonnet rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns as the Seattle Seahawks defeated the Carolina Panthers 27-10 on Sunday. The victory moves the Seahawks closer to the top NFC seed while the Panthers must now play...

5h
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USA

Tyler Shough led the New Orleans Saints to a fourth consecutive victory after throwing for 333 yards and two touchdowns in a 34-26 win over the Tennessee Titans. While the Titans fell to a 3-13 record, rookie...

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USA

Myles Garrett will attempt to break the NFL single-season sack record in Week 18 after the Steelers focused on stopping him during a Browns victory. Cleveland defeated Pittsburgh 13-6 to delay their rivals' division...

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USA

Trump-Kennedy Center officials demand $1 million from musician Chuck Redd after he canceled a performance to protest the institution's recent renaming. Richard Grenell accused Redd of a political stunt following the...

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Italy

Authorities seized food items and ordered autopsies after Antonella Di Ielsi and her daughter Sara Di Vita died from suspected poisoning in Campobasso. Investigators are examining the Cardarelli Hospital after Di Ielsi...

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USA

New York Jets face heavy criticism and a 15th consecutive playoff absence after a 42-10 loss to New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium. Drake Maye threw five touchdown passes to lead the victory as Mike Vrabel praised...

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Israel

Israel becomes the first nation to operationally deploy the Iron Beam laser defense system after its official delivery to the military. Developed by Rafael and Elbit Systems, the 100-kilowatt weapon provides a...

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Italy

Christian Pulisic addressed social media rumors about a romantic relationship with actress Sydney Sweeney after scoring his 10th goal of the season. The strike came during a 3-0 victory for AC Milan against Verona,...

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USA

Ashley Castanio-Gervasi missed a $100,000 field goal attempt during a halftime contest after the New York Jets initially disqualified her from participating. The high school teacher was reinstated following a public...

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CNN

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Helicopter crash in New Jersey leaves one dead”
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Italy

Leo XIV urged Europe to remain true to its Christian roots and welcome those in need during his first Urbi et orbi Christmas blessing. The American-born pontiff has initiated significant Vatican reforms, including...

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USA

James Cameron's "Avatar: Fire and Ash" reached 760.4 million dollars globally following the strongest Christmas box office week since 2020. The science fiction sequel led a late-year surge that pushed Disney over the 6...

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USA

Cody Wayne Adams faces a February court date after being released on a $100,000 bond for the fatal Christmas Day shooting of his neighbor in Oklahoma. Authorities charged Adams with first-degree manslaughter after a...

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Syria

Security forces killed at least two people while dispersing Alawite demonstrators protesting against systemic marginalization and recent violence in Syria. The protests erupted across Latakia and Homs after a bombing at...

13h/7h
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Austria

Mikaela Shiffrin extended her winning streak to six consecutive slalom races after overcoming a first-run deficit to win the night event in Semmering. The victory marked her 106th career win and 69th in the discipline,...

6h
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Somalia

The UN Security Council scheduled an emergency session after 21 countries condemned the decision by Benjamin Netanyahu to recognize Somaliland as a sovereign state. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud denounced the move as a blatant...

12h/4h
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USA

Thousands of flights are delayed as a powerful winter storm moves across the USA following at least four storm-related fatalities in California. Bob Oravec of the NWS warned that a clash between cold Canadian air and...

12h/3h
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Italy

Brothers of Italy demanded an urgent briefing from Antonio Tajani as investigations into alleged Hamas funding disrupted the final national budget debates. Giovanni Donzelli accused opposition members of supporting...

9h/8h
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Spain

Pedro Sánchez urged citizens to exercise maximum caution after at least one person died and two remained missing following torrential rainfall in southern Spain. Emergency services discovered the victim in the Fahala...

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UK

Archie Gray secured a 1-0 victory for Tottenham against Crystal Palace with his first goal for the club. This result eases pressure on Thomas Frank after Lucas Bergvall left the match early following a groin injury.

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USA

Kanye West visited Disney's California Adventure with Bianca Censori and his children following a surprise appearance where he confirmed an upcoming album. During a set at the Hollywood Improv, Deon Cole invited West...

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Italy

Opposition parties accused Fabio Rampelli of risking a provisional budget exercise after Brothers of Italy requested a second ministerial briefing regarding Mohammad Hannoun. Giovanni Donzelli asked Antonio Tajani to...

8h
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Italy

Napoli moves into second place in Serie A after defeating Cremonese 2-0 following two goals from Rasmus Hojlund. Hojlund scored both goals in the first half at the Zini Stadium to keep the squad led by Antonio Conte...

11h
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USA

New York commuters prepare for the end of the MetroCard era after the MTA announced a final retirement date of December 31, 2025. The transition to the contactless OMNY system follows a decade of modernization that aims...

13h/9h
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MorningJoe

“
Kilmar Abrego Garcia and the Trump administration efforts to create a boogeyman”
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Palestine

Benjamin Netanyahu travels to Florida for talks with Donald Trump on a stalled ceasefire after freezing rain and collapsing buildings killed at least 12 people in Gaza. Philippe Lazzarini warned that humanitarian aid...

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Italy

Inter Milan returned to the top of the Serie A table after a 1-0 victory against Atalanta followed a brief lead by local rivals AC Milan. Lautaro Martinez scored the winning goal in the 65th minute to move his side to...

13h/5h
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USA

Kit Keenan clarified that her mother Cynthia Rowley did not provide financial assistance after purchasing an apartment in New York independently. The social media influencer credited her career as a content creator for...

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Fox

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Missing teen found alive two months later”
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USA

Investors monitor upcoming Federal Reserve minutes and housing data after a record-breaking holiday rally pushed the S&P 500 to all-time highs. The FOMC will release details from its December meeting on Wednesday,...

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USA

Sergey Lavrov warned that European politicians could be targets for Russian forces as Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky met to finalize a peace proposal. The discussion at Mar-a-Lago focused on a 20-point plan...

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USA

Myles Garrett aims to break the single-season NFL sack record as the Pittsburgh Steelers seek the AFC North title against the Cleveland Browns. The upcoming game features a generational clash between Aaron Rodgers and...

11h
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Iran

Masoud Pezeshkian warned of a full-scale war against the USA, Europe, and Israel ahead of a scheduled meeting between Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump. Pezeshkian compared the current tensions to the 1980s conflict...

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USA

The NFC South division title remains undecided as the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers compete for the crown heading into the final week of the NFL season. Twelve teams have already secured playoff berths,...

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Italy

Italian Carabinieri arrested two men and reported a third following a high-speed chase on Via Pontina and a foiled acrobatic burglary. Officers intercepted a stolen rental car that rammed a patrol vehicle during the...

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CNN

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Trump and Zelensky meet for Ukraine peace talks”
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USA

Arthur Marques and other global creators from Gaza and Africa join the surge of authentic storytelling on TikTok as users prioritize human connection. This expansion follows the success of everyday personalities like...

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UK

Andy Carroll faces up to five years in prison during a court hearing on December 30 after violating a restraining order. Police arrested Carroll at Stansted Airport in April 2025 as he returned to the UK from France,...

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Germany

John Healey and Boris Pistorius formalized a $72 million agreement for the joint procurement of mobile RCH 155 artillery systems following an intensified military partnership. The collaboration between the UK and...

15h/12h
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Italy

A Rome court ordered the imprisonment of a 35-year-old man after he was caught with over 5 kilograms of drugs for the second time in three days while under house arrest. Authorities initially discovered a similar stash...

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China

China is rapidly expanding its nuclear warhead production facilities following a satellite imagery review by the Washington Post. Renny Babiarz stated that while production recently slowed, the nation is projected to...

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China

Sihasak Phuangketkeow and Prak Sokhonn met in China to solidify a ceasefire after border fighting killed over 100 people and displaced 500,000. Mediated by Wang Yi, the agreement establishes a 72-hour observation...

16h/14h
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CentralAfricanRepublic

Voters participated in unprecedented quadruple elections across the Central African Republic as Faustin-Archange Touadera sought a controversial third presidential term. The 67-year-old mathematician cast his ballot in...

19h/12h
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PapuaNewGuinea

Authorities began inspections after the Australian cruise ship Coral Adventurer was brought ashore following its grounding off Papua New Guinea. All 123 people on board were safely evacuated after strong sea currents...

16h/15h
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Italy

Leo XIV prepares to launch the second phase of his pontificate next month following his warning against modern "Herods" during the Sunday Angelus. Speaking from the Apostolic Palace, Leo XIV condemned the pursuit of...

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Italy

Police seized 1.08 million euros on Sunday after Giorgia Meloni thanked authorities for arresting nine people suspected of financing Hamas. Prosecutors in Genoa claim the suspects diverted 7 million euros intended for...

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USA

Houston Texans secured a playoff berth for the third consecutive season following a 20-16 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. C.J. Stroud threw two touchdowns and the league-leading defense sacked Justin Herbert...

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USA

Health researchers warn that bagged salads cause over 2.3 million annual illnesses in the USA following new data on pathogen contamination. Experts like Darin Detwiler and Bill Marler also advise avoiding sprouts and...

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Kosovo

Kosovo voters returned to the polls on Sunday for a snap parliamentary election intended to resolve a persistent political deadlock. Albin Kurti and his Vetevendosje party sought a definitive majority after failing to...

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Italy

Four minors were arrested after 18-year-old soccer player Bruno Petrone was stabbed during a confrontation in the Chiaia district of Naples. Gennaro Scala confessed to the attack following a previous dispute, while the...

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USA

Polls show half of Americans are already considering the 2028 election as JD Vance begins building campaign infrastructure with organizations like Turning Point USA. Following support from Donald Trump, Vance leads...

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USA

Chicago Bears clinched the NFC North title after Derrick Henry led the Baltimore Ravens to a 41-24 win over the Green Bay Packers. Henry rushed for a career-high 216 yards and four touchdowns, setting an NFL record with...

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NewYorkTimes

“
The Conflict Over Nigeria’s Returned Treasures”
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USA

Henry Eyring becomes the next successor to the presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after Jeffrey Holland died at age 85. Holland passed away early Saturday morning in Salt Lake City from kidney...

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Chile

Chilean mining companies Codelco and SQM established a joint venture named Nova Andino Litio to significantly boost production in the Atacama Salt Flat. The partnership follows the National Lithium Strategy launched by...

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BBC

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Egyptian dissident should be deported from UK Conservatives say”
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CNN

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Does creatine live up to the hype”
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Somalia

The UN Security Council scheduled an emergency meeting after Benjamin Netanyahu and Gideon Saar signed a declaration formally recognizing Somaliland as an independent nation. Somalia denounced the historic agreement as...

37h/24h
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USA

Coby White criticized Giannis Antetokounmpo for a disrespectful windmill dunk that sparked a physical confrontation during the Milwaukee Bucks win over the Chicago Bulls. Antetokounmpo explained the late-game dunk was...

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Taiwan

William Lai urged citizens to remain on high alert for aftershocks following a magnitude 7.0 earthquake that struck off the northeastern coast of Taiwan on Saturday. The seismic event centered near Yilan County...

35h/29h
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Brazil

The Brazilian Air Force is investigating a fatal accident after an advertising plane crashed into the ocean off Copacabana beach on December 28. The Cessna 170A was towing a banner when security footage captured the...

26h/17h
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Guinea

Citizens in Guinea are voting in the first presidential election since the 2021 coup as Mamadi Doumbouya seeks to consolidate power. Doumbouya is heavily favored to win amid an opposition boycott and increased security...

19h
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USA

Richard Grenell threatened musician Chuck Redd with a million-dollar lawsuit after the percussionist canceled a performance to protest adding Donald Trump to the Kennedy Center name. The center updated its facade to...

34h/26h
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Brazil

Jair Bolsonaro underwent a phrenic nerve block procedure on Saturday to treat chronic hiccups after receiving a successful hernia surgery earlier in the week. The 70-year-old former leader remains at a Brasilia hospital...

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